Business as usual at Msunduzi Municipality after DA members joined ANC

Members of the Democratic Alliance jumped ship and joined the African National Congress, but it's business as usual at the DA offices. Msunduzi Municipality continues to function despite the loss of councillors.

Ngubo apparently first learned about these defections through social media and the press; her office was later informed of the development. She says that life goes on, and that which must be attended to, will be.

It is business as usual in the council.

The rules of the Electoral Commission of South Africa indicates that as soon as any resignations are confirmed, a by-election could be held within 90 days after vacancies were declared.